Archive for November 3rd, 2006

03 Nov

Olives and Olive Oil… French and Italian Treasures

The climate of the Mediterranean is ideal for olive trees as the terrain is sunny and mostly dry. They have been propagating this section of the world for centuries. Two prime growing regions are Italy and France. Many recall the beautiful images of olive trees in Tuscany, Italy and Provence, France. Healthy olive trees olea […]

03 Nov

Israel: Olives From orchard to oil

By Ofer Zemach & Ben Jacobson, A symbol of excellence, strength and purity, olive oil has long been a part of the Israeli diet. The Bible contains many references to the culinary and religious uses of the olive and its oil. In the Book of Genesis, the dove sent from the ark by Noah returned […]